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Hurricanes Handed Defensive Warning Before Blackhawks Game
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Islanders 5-3 on Thursday, Nov. 5, at UBS Arena in Elmont.But either way, the Canes were not exempt from criticism. In particular, Rod Brind’Amour’s team drew criticism for its defensive performance.The Chicago Blackhawks will surely take note as Carolina faces them this Saturday, Nov. 7.Although they came away […] The post Hurricanes Handed Defensive Warning Before Blackhawks Game appeared first on HEAVY.
Two Padres Prospects Named to AFL All-Star Roster
Two prospects in the San Diego Padres organization were named to the AFL All-Star roster this week. Outfielder Alex McCoy and right-handed pitcher Kannon Kemp impressed this fall, following the regular season, among a group of some of the most promising players representing their teams in Arizona. Another prospect, infielder Justin DeCriscio, could result in …
Ravens Make History Nobody Wants After Jaguars Beatdown
The Baltimore Ravens have an unenviable situation at quarterback, and a historic anecdote only makes it worse. After their 33-10 loss at the hands of Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore in Week 9’s edition of Thursday Night Football, the Ravens became just the first team ever in nearly […] The post Ravens Make History Nobody Wants After Jaguars Beatdown appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
Belief in Magic Is Not Disappearing in The Modern World, Study Shows
Science, faith, and ghosts.
New York Jets Flight Connections 11/07/26
Happy Saturday, Jets fans! We are one day away from the Jets visiting the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. The Jets will be shorthanded as number one wide receiver Garrett Wilson has been ruled out with a concussion. The offense will, however, get Breece Hall back. Beating the Chiefs on the road will be […]
How ancient combat may explain why 90% of us are right-handed
Why are most people right-handed? Explore the theories behind human handedness, from brain evolution and upright posture to survival advantages in combat.
Illinois Hands Nebraska Fourth Straight Loss
The slide continues for Nebraska football. After starting 5-0, the Huskers have now lost four straight. The latest came at the hands of Illinois, 24-13, on Frid
Students, local business team up to spread seeds and support pollinators
Students from Topeka Collegiate Schools got hands-on with native plants during a pollinator planting event on Friday.
Sixth Graders Explore Science Through Hands-On Investigations
Punahou sixth graders put their scientific thinking to the test through hands-on investigations exploring
NCAA secures win in struggle for five-year eligibility rule
Federal appeals court judges handed the NCAA a significant victory in its struggle to implement a new five-year eligibility ruling Friday, though the win does nothing to tamp down dozens of similar lawsuits playing out in state courts across the country.
Workman’s Travel Center in Lowell sells for $23.3 million
A 15,202-square-foot truck stop and travel center at Interstate 49 and Arkansas Highway 264 in Lowell recently changed hands for $23.3 million. The purchase price equals $1,532 per square foot....
Penn State Hockey Series Preview: Notre Dame
Shorthanded Notre Dame travels to Pegula for Penn State’s Big Ten home opener
Why Andrew Nembhard Is Now Even More Important To Pacers
Pacers Guard Andrew Nembhard is becoming increasingly important to the Pacers with Tyrese Haliburton sidelined, but can he handle the expanded role? Nembhard has become more of a factor in Indiana's game plans with Haliburton's extended absence, often being trusted with the main ball-handling duties. With increased expectations, Nembhard has the opportunity to prove his …
Health care expo gives 1,500 mid-Missouri students hands-on career pathways
The event featured 53 booths representing a variety of health care careers and drew students from 45 middle and high schools.
Google says almost no one wants NFC in the Fitbit Edge but readers strongly disagree
A reader poll shows that for over half of respondents, not having NFC on the Fitbit Edge means they won't buy it.
Users feel forced to trust online health sites despite misgivings
People accessing health advice online can feel they have no choice but to put their trust in websites they visit despite having misgivings, suggests a University of Southampton study.
Stanford MBB Must Fix Rebounding Problem Before ACC Play
Despite a gritty season-opening win, the Cardinal's interior vulnerabilities surfaced against a short-handed opponent. Kyle Smith must tighten the glass before elite ACC size punishes these second-chance opportunities.
Winter Guide 2026: Find Something New In St. Johnsbury
Have you been to St. Johnsbury lately? What you find might surprise you! The town has seen a renaissance of entrepreneurship in the last handful of years, which—along with new
Seismic ripples in NC mountain politics. Foxx trails by 99 votes.
Virginia Foxx faced the same challenger in 2024 and won handily. But 2026 was a year of change across Western North Carolina.
Why Entrepreneurs Need to Stop Carrying Everything to Keep Their Business Growing
Entrepreneurs are celebrated for how much responsibility they can handle. But as businesses grow, carrying everything can become the very thing holding them back.
Tyler Kolek just made the Knicks backup decision harder
Mike Brown handed Tyler Kolek the first backup point-guard minutes Wednesday. The Knicks should give that look another chance before […]
Daily step counts drastically reduce healthcare costs for seniors
More than sixty years after "I look up as I walk", known worldwide as "Sukiyaki", became Japan's most famous song about walking, a new study finds that as walkers look up, their predicted healthcare costs come down.
Stage Is Set: Now Duke Football Must Handle Business in Raleigh
It's another rivalry week for the Blue Devils, who must handle business in Raleigh against the Wolfpack.
Ryder grows its FMS business with East Coast acquisition
Ryder System (NYSE: R) has acquired Efficiency Enterprises, a company with a business model similar to what Ryder does in its Fleet Management Systems (FMS) unit. Ryder, in a prepared statement, described Efficiency Enterprises as “a regional provider of fleet management, maintenance, and leasing solutions for trucks, trailers, and material handling equipment.” Those services line […] The post Ryder grows its FMS business with East Coast acquisition appeared first on FreightWaves.
Fox Sports Insider Predicts Chiefs Will Acquire Colts WR
As the trade deadline looms, analysts link Indianapolis playmaker Josh Downs to Kansas City, potentially providing Patrick Mahomes the sure-handed target needed to revitalize a struggling receiving corps.
Maryland men’s basketball vs. Georgetown preview
The Terps look to get their revenge on the team that handed them their first loss last year.
Bellingham and King handed England call-up, but Palmer overlooked
Jobe Bellingham and Josh King have been included in the final England squad of the year, but Thomas Tuchel has overlooked Cole Palmer and Kobbie Mainoo for November’s internationals. The World Cup bronze medallists are all but assured of a place in the Nations League quarter-finals ahead of next Thursday’s home game against Croatia and the trip to Spain three days later.
Eva Shriver-Kealoha ‘30 makes her mark with new henna business
In third grade, Eva Shriver-Kealoha ‘30 would doodle skeleton hands on herself and her friends with a ballpoint pen. Now, as a first-year college student, she has turned that childhood hobby into a side hustle, creating elaborate henna designs through her new on-campus pursuit, Dyed Skins by Eva. Originating in North Africa and the Middle...
CFAES Students Put Animal Science into Practice at MALC
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Gemma Dotts came to The Ohio State University to study animal sciences. Instead of traveling outside the city for hands-on livestock experience, the...
In lecture, physicist connects dots between space-time and politics
At a Thursday talk on her new book, Chanda Prescod-Weinstein, a University of New Hampshire physicist explored a wide range of subjects, including space-time, dark matter, storytelling and why the night sky matters.
MRM Health and Biocodex establish strategic partnership to strengthen future commercial supply capabilities for CORAL®-based medicines
MRM Health, a clinical-stage biotech developing microbiome-based therapies for immune-mediated diseases, and Biocodex, an independent French pharmaceutical company with more than 70 years of experience in the microbiome field, today announced the launch of a strategic partnership to establish specialized manufacturing capabilities for live biotherapeutic products.
Phillies lose pitcher to Rays three days into free agency
The right-hander didn't allow a run in 2026.
EXCLUSIVE: Local businessman Nachhattar Chandi discusses PS Pride, politics, & philanthropy
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - He is a prominent local businessman and a major supporter of Palm Springs Pride, but Nachhattar Chandi's support for President Donald Trump has also raised questions within the LGBTQ community. Chandi owns Spencer's restaurant in Palm Springs, which has long been a supporter of Pride. In an exclusive interview with
D51 students explore health care careers at St. Mary’s Hospital
Dozens of local high school students got a hands-on look at health care careers, including opportunities that do not require a four-year degree
After taking control of Congress, Democrats vow major probes into Trump's 'tentacles of corruption'
Corruption topped the list of concerns for voters who ousted Republicans and handed Democrats control of Congress in the midterm elections. Now, the newly empowered Democratic Party is putting the issue front and center as its leaders chart their course for investigations and policymaking.
Jackson business owner arrested for $100k loan theft of elderly victim
(FOX40.COM) — An Amador County business owner is under arrest for multiple felonies including theft and elder abuse, officials announced Thursday. According to the Amador County Sheriff’s Office, 6…
Giants Get Bleak Update on Cam Skattebo Before Eagles Game
On Sunday, the 4-2-1 New York Giants will take on the 2-6 Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.Unfortunately for New York, it appears that they may be shorthanded at the running back position. The team’s running backs had their best overall performance of the season against the Houston Texans as they combined for 180 total […] The post Giants Get Bleak Update on Cam Skattebo Before Eagles Game appeared first on HEAVY.
This Fintech Company Will Give Your Small Business a $10,000 Grant. Here's How to Apply
Forward Financing launched a Back the Builders Grant Program. It will hand out three $10,000 awards, one of which focuses on AI adoption.
"I Am the Creator of the 28-3 Meme" | The Story Behind the Greatest Sports Meme of All Time
Patriots senior content manager Mike Dussault details the story of how he created the infamous 28-3 meme & merchandise following the Patriots epic Super Bowl LI comeback against the Atlanta Falcons.
Real Deals: 4 car washes sell for $22.68 million
Four tunnel car washes totaling 16,995 square feet in Benton and Washington counties recently changed hands in separate transactions totaling $22.68 million. The purchase price equals $1,336 per square foot....
Two Science papers catch altermagnets by handedness
Two papers in Science detect handed magnons in MnTe and MnF2, giving altermagnets a fingerprint that is harder to mistake.
Ray Offers Dodgers a Proven Plan B Behind Skubal
Should ace left-hander Tarik Skubal land elsewhere, Robbie Ray provides a veteran left-handed stabilizer to fortify a high-powered Los Angeles Dodgers rotation.
Arizona Science Center unveils new fall exhibits focused on caves and creativity
Arizona Science Center is expanding its lineup of interactive experiences this fall with two new attractions designed to engage guests through hands-on exploration, creativity and scientific discovery.
Jalen Smith teases rapid injury return after scare vs. Knicks
The Chicago Bulls lost to the New York Knicks on Wednesday, 135-105. During the game, Jalen Smith suffered an injury scare after landing on his left hand. As a result, the Bulls pulled Smith from the game . However, Smith said he expects to return on Sunday when the Bulls play the Philadelphia 76ers at home, per K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Sports […] The post Jalen Smith teases rapid injury return after scare vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Ravens Slammed With Horrific Prediction Hours Before Jaguars Game
The Baltimore Ravens have been handed a horrible prediction for Thursday night's game against Jacksonville.
MSG Entertainment Eyes More Artist Residencies After Record Concert Quarter
MSG Entertainment posted record concert activity at Madison Square Garden and 37% revenue growth, with executives discussing additional artist residencies for the coming years.
Qualcomm shares slide as smartphone slump puts pressure on its core business
The chipmaker reported a 26% drop in handset revenue and warned that memory costs and Apple's departure will continue to weigh on the market. Qualcomm is betting on data centers, automotive and other businesses to reduce its reliance on smartphones.
The New Serica 8315 Travel Chronometer Golden Green Brings A Different Shade Of Character
✓ Jorg goes hands-on with the Serica 8315 Travel Chronometer Golden Green ✓ Quite possibly the best version yet ✓ Read it here! ✓
Health expo offers hands-on look at health care jobs for local students
Hundreds of Columbia County high school students will get a hands-on look at careers in health care during the Columbia County School District Health Careers Expo.
Public health experts demand tighter global restrictions on fireworks
Fireworks pose an underestimated danger to public health and require stronger regulations and sustained public education campaigns to help prevent devastating, yet entirely avoidable injuries, warn US experts in The BMJ today.
Imaging Science Thesis Defense: A Step Towards Developing Digital Twins of Forest Environments with Terrestrial Laser Scanning | Events
Imaging Science MS Thesis Defense A Step Towards Developing Digital Twins of Forest Environments with Terrestrial Laser Scanning Zoom Link here Aisha Co Imaging Science MS Candidate Rochester Institute of Technology Abstract: Digital twins have become an increasingly relevant topic as we pursue accurate representations of the real world for planning, research, and even design purposes. This study focuses on the steps for creating digital twins of forest environments using sparse points from terrestrial light detection and ranging (LiDAR). Specifically, we developed geometric models of structural digital twins (SDTs) from leaf-off terrestrial laser scanning of real-world forests. Three algorithms were used to develop an approach to handle individual tree reconstructions for sparse point clouds, and they were tested and validated with a two-sample Kolmogorov-Smirnov statistic against an existing inventory of the RIT Nature Trail to evaluate the reconstruction’s fidelity. The key evaluation metrics included diameter at breast height (DBH) and height. The limited nature of available ground truth necessitated the use of an additional validation method using a PANGAEA open dataset, based on comparing DBH, height, and crown diameter against the dataset’s calculated measurements. Reconstructions were compared against per-tree reference values at two-point spacings for sixteen trees from the open BR07 dataset (PANGAEA); these specifications matched the collected RIT Nature Trail data and the scanner’s nominal spacing. On BR07, the proposed method had the lowest median DBH error among the methods that modeled every tree (1.28cm, 4.1%), and this error was nearly unchanged at the coarser spacing, while TreeQSM’s rose from 4.2% to 6.5% and AdTree overestimated DBH by 30% to 40%. Results show the proposed method understates the tree heights by 0.2m to 1.4m but contains the least error when estimating DBH. The proposed method was able to produce all 69 trees, while SimpleTree produced 49 and none at the 4.35 cm BR07 spacing. We concluded that the developed geometric model (digital) twins have significant potential to serve as both simulation and prediction tools. We recommend that future efforts focus on collecting per-tree ground truth measurements within the scanned plot and incorporating leaf-on scans. Leaf-on scans include representative foliage, which would add realism to the model and ecological function of the trees. Intended Audience: Beginners, undergraduates, graduates. Those with interest in the topic. To request an interpreter, please visit myaccess.rit.edu
Bulls make some history despite blowout loss to Knicks
Times are tough for the Chicago Bulls . On Wednesday, they suffered a 135-105 blowout defeat to the defending champion New York Knicks. The Bulls also saw Jalen Smith go down with a left-hand injury , leaving them vulnerable at center. However, though they lost again, Chicago still made some history. For the first time in franchise history, all 15 […] The post Bulls make some history despite blowout loss to Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Monolith Soft details its involvement with Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake
Monolith Soft has officially come forward to confirm its involvement with The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake on Nintendo Switch 2. The company posted about the news on social media. Monolith Soft says it “handled partial contract development of the game design, programming, and graphics.” Monolith Soft can also be found in the title’s credits. The company is...
Longer reproductive lifespan and hormonal history may influence brain vascular health
A longer reproductive lifespan and a history of using birth control pills or menopausal hormone therapy were associated with certain signs of blood vessel health in the brain, according to a study published November 4, 2026, in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
WA Rep. Adam Smith vows Pentagon oversight; supports Hegseth impeachment
Rep. Adam Smith is poised to chair the Armed Services Committee, placing him at the center of probes into the Trump administration's handling of the Iran war.
Discord is killing its Electron app that can eat 4GB of RAM on Windows 11, and the Rust rebuild uses just 290MB
Discord is finally getting rid of Electron! Co-founder and CTO Stanislav Vishnevskiy has confirmed that Discord is rebuilding its client in Rust, and it’ll be using GPUI to handle the desktop interface. Discord also shared an early Windows 11 screenshot of the new app written in Rust, listed as “Discord Phoenix,” and it’s using just […]
Local students learn lifesaving and health care skills at Pali Momi Career Fair
Knowing CPR can mean the difference between life and death, and local students had the opportunity to put those lifesaving skills into practice during a hands-on health care career fair at Pali Momi Medical Center.
‘Hegseth has been a disaster’: Sen. Kelly tells CNN
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) called Trump’s handling of the Iran war a “complete disaster,” as he argued Democrats should use congressional power to push for an end to the conflict.
TikToker Turns to DNA Testing for Answers About Her Health and Discovers a Secret Her Family Had Kept for Decades
A TikToker who goes by BlondeSanity, and posts under the handle @kozmoqueen, says she had a heart attack at just 24 years old. Given the complexity of her medical issues, she turned to her parents for...
Lubrizol awards Kirtland Schools lab grant, visits science classes
Kirtland Schools students are getting new science equipment and hands-on learning experiences through a partnership with Lubrizol. The district was named the inaugural recipient of a $34,784.58 Lubrizol Learning Lab Grant, according to…
Cooper Flagg drops rave review on early Dusty May pairing
The Dallas Mavericks opted for a coaching change this season, parting ways with Jason Kidd and replacing him with longtime college coach Dusty May . With a budding superstar on their hands in Cooper Flagg, the Mavericks did what they thought was best in terms of a coach getting the most out of the former No. 1 pick. And so far, the pairing between […] The post Cooper Flagg drops rave review on early Dusty May pairing appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Accused puppy thief tried selling stolen goods back to business: Redlands police
An Inland Empire man already in trouble with the law for allegedly stealing an American Bully puppy was arrested again last week after police say he broke into an electronics store and then tried to sell the merchandise back to the business to pay for repairs to his cellphone. Redlands police responded to a burglary […]
Traditional mulberry paper used to develop breathable health patch
Wearable health-monitoring devices are becoming increasingly important for personalized health care, but conventional patches often rely on substrates that restrict airflow, trap sweat, and cause skin discomfort during prolonged use.
Brandon Aiyuk’s NFL Reinstatement Bid Could Force 49ers’ Hand
San Francisco may soon have to decide the receiver’s future.
People say they want small smartphones—the Enough Phone will put that to the test
It won't win the specs race, but it will actually fit in your hand.
Multi-component nutritional supplement improves markers of vascular health
A multi-component nutritional supplement has been found to improve markers of vascular health, in a randomized controlled trial led by the University of Surrey.
Which Senate, governors races are still uncalled by The Associated Press
Just a handful of races for Senate and governor have not yet been called by The Associated Press as of noon on Wednesday. The narrow margins come as Democrats flipped
Opinion: Anthropic’s stark warning makes the case for taking AI out of Silicon Valley’s hands
Anthropic's IPO filing warns of catastrophic risks. An attorney who has challenged AI companies argues for federal control over the technology.
Bean Life Science Museum hosted its annual free Halloween Family Night for students and families
The Bean Life Science Museum hosted its annual Halloween Family Night on Oct. 26, offering families a free evening of hands-on activities, crafts, and opportunities to explore the natural world.
Arista Says Its AI Business Will Double to $7 Billion
Arista's CEO just handed Wall Street a 2027 revenue target that blew past consensus by nearly $2 billion, but buried inside that bullish call is a slower-growing business that raises real questions about whether the AI boom can carry the whole company.
Midterm Voters Give Democrats a Big Advantage to Handle Health Care
KFF's analysis of the 2026 Voter Poll by SSRS shows midterm voters gave Democrats a 19-percentage-point advantage on which party is better able to handle health care.
Dodgers notes: Tarik Skubal, Shohei Ohtani
Free agency has officially begun, and the Dodgers are now on the clock to try to fortify their roster before the impending lockout. Left-hander Tarik Skubal is atop the list of the most highly coveted free agents this offseason, and the Dodgers are not the only bidder for his services. Jeff Passan at ESPN reports […]
Good sleep protects brain health in people with cardiometabolic disease
People with type 2 diabetes, heart disease or stroke who sleep well have better cognitive function and greater brain volume than people with the same conditions who sleep poorly, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet.
Profile of Netflix's new ad platform VP Darshan Kantak
Former colleagues say Netflix's new ad platform VP, Darshan Kantak, is accustomed to solving complex problems and is willing to get his hands dirty.
Rising Stars: Publicis Health’s Ariel Rabinowitz knows what it takes to 'meet people where they are'
Marketing was always the plan for Ariel Rabinowitz, who felt a pull to an agency job in New York City upon graduating from Syracuse University with a dual degree in marketing and advertising. | Publicis Health’s Ariel Rabinowitz learned lessons about health literacy, trust and access firsthand while teaching at a school in the Bronx.
CVS Health Stock Leads Defensive U.S. Dividend Value Picks
Washington has just handed investors a plot twist. A Democratic sweep of Congress, fresh worries over debt ceiling fights and pressure on Treasury yields are shaking sentiment, yet pockets of dividend-paying value stocks may quietly benefit from the reset in expectations. This article walks through three U.S. dividend payers from our value-focused screener that appear closely tied to these political crosswinds and explains why each could deserve a second look now. The three stocks below are...
Dolphins announce passing of perfect 1972 team member Bob Heinz
The Miami Dolphins are mourning the loss of former defensive lineman Bob Heinz, who helped the franchise win consecutive Super Bowls and complete the NFL’s only undefeated campaign in 1972-73. He passed away in California on Oct. 31 at 79 years of age. This news comes shortly after the Detroit Lions handed the Minnesota Vikings their first loss of […] The post Dolphins announce passing of perfect 1972 team member Bob Heinz appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Trump says Democrats 'did a good job,' blames Republican candidates for midterm losses
Voters delivered a significant rebuke to President Donald Trump on Tuesday by handing Democrats control of the Senate, rejecting his handpicked candidates while airing widespread concerns about high costs in the wake of his war against Iran and his punishing tariff policy.
Incumbent Republican Dave Zimmerman handily wins 99th House District
Republican Rep. Dave Zimmerman was reelected to an eighth term in Pennsylvania’s 99th House District on Tuesday with 68% of the vote. He defeated Democratic challenger Ethan Gabrick, who received
Hakeem Jeffries is on track to make House speaker history. But major challenges lay ahead
Hakeem Jeffries is now on a clear path to be elected House speaker in January, a position that effectively hands him control of a newly resurgent Democratic party in President Donald Trump’s final two years in power.
The Last Disney+ Original?
(Welcome to my weekly streaming ratings report, the single best guide to what’s popular in streaming TV and what isn’t. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. If you were forwarded this email, please subscribe to get these insights each week.) Before we get going, I wanted to remind readers about how I plan to keep your trust while I add advertising to this newsletter. As you’ve no doubt noticed, I’m running ads now, but the danger is that it could impact my analysis and writing. I have a list of sponsors on my About Page, so if you think I’m biased, you can check out who’s sponsored this newsletter! This is something that I’m not sure anyone else in digital media does (if you’re a writer or media outlet and you do this, let me know and I’ll shout you out!) but it’s something I’d love to see embraced by the entire industry. Sunlight, i.e. transparency, is often the best disinfectant. Okay, on to this week’s issue. We (finally) have another major Disney+ TV show to talk about, so that’s my main focus for today. Plus, we had a lot of new shows come out, including the fourth seasons of The Diplomat and Tulsa King! And Love is Blind! The Lowdown! Also, four (four!) straight-to-streaming films came out this week, featuring a lot of big names and celebrities, so I’m going to look at those. All that, mixed news for the WNBA, Reacher ends its run on the charts, Skydance does well in September viewership, NYU’s Sundance dominance, all the flops, bombs and misses, and a whole lot more. Let’s dive right in! (Reminder: The streaming ratings report focuses on the U.S. market and compiles data from Nielsen’s weekly top ten viewership ranks, Luminate’s Top Ten Data, JustWatch and Reelgood interest data, Samba TV household viewership, company datecdotes, Netflix hours viewed data, Google Trends, and IMDb to determine the most popular content. While most data points are current, Nielsen’s data covers the weeks of October 12th to October 18th, 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe Television - Disney+’s Porridge Problem Listen, per my headline, VisionQuest isn’t the last Disney+ Original. At least, I’m pretty sure it’s not. They have other MCU shows in development. Well, maybe one: But it sure feels like the end of an era. I’d call it their “porridge too hot” era, to quote myself from The Ringer. I told Ben Lindbergh that Disney+ seemingly couldn’t figure out the right amount of content. In the heights of the Streaming Bubble Era (circa 2019 to 2022), they started releasing an insane amount of TV shows. After their growth slowed, they’re down to two or three shows a year, and that might be down to 1 by 2027. Here’s my TV shows by year chart: Even at the time, I thought Disney was making too many shows (that cost too much). Today? They’re definitely making too few shows (though the budgets are more in check, at least according to the reporting). Porridge too hot, porridge too cold; too many shows, now not enough. Which makes evaluating VisionQuest so interesting. This show didn’t have a great lead-in, whether it be a Marvel Cinematic Universe film (the last non-Sony-produced-Spider-Man flick came out The Fantastic Four from July of 2025) or Marvel Cinematic Universe TV show (the two this year were Wonder Man back in January and _Daredevil: Born Again_in May, both of which underwhelmed). And so far, VisionQuest hasn’t quite recaptured the MCU Originals glory, but it has some signs of sparks. First, it made Samba TV, though at a lowly ninth place. At least it made it, a feat some other Marvel shows didn’t accomplish. (Ironheart landed on the Samba TV charts one week at tenth place, but Wonder Man and Daredevil: Born Again both missed.) VisionQuest also made Luminate, though with only 3.0 and 7.6 million hours. But it missed Nielsen in its first week. The best news might be its 7.8 on IMDb, on 12K reviews so far, great numbers, even for a superhero show. Looking at those numbers, this show will really need to pick up in future weeks—and it may since it’s coming out weekly—or Disney will have another disappointment on its hands. Disney+ binge-released their last few shows to try to boost numbers, but that meant shows like Iron Heart and Wonder Man didn’t last long on the charts. _Daredevil: Born Again’s_last season missed entirely (though it came out weekly). Here’s the Disney+ Originals by totals: And for a fun new look, here are those same shows, rearranged by the years they came out: That really shows that, in addition to Disney+ releasing fewer shows, those shows just don’t hit like they once did. If I had to offer one main explanation, it’s that Marvel Studios moved away from characters who starred in the Avengersmovies (The Scarlett Witch, Vision, Hawkeye, Loki, Falcon, Winter Soldier) to characters who didn’t (Moon Knight, She-Hulk, Iron Heart, Wonder Man, Daredevil). It sounds trite, but more popular IP tends to do better than less popular IP. In Marvel’s case, beloved, decades-old characters trump newer ones. And yes, I think this is a problem for Disney. The failure of Marvel TV shows to linger for weeks on the charts, unlike in 2021 and 2022, explains why Disney’s share of the charts has plummeted: That’s a strategic issue. Yes, these shows are really expensive, but without them, Disney+ will struggle, especially if Disney+ keeps raising prices AND licenses out its shows non-exclusively. My recommendation? Return to the core value proposition, which is Disney+ as “genre HBO”. The goal is six shows a year, coming out weekly, spaced out throughout the year. When a show hits, keep it coming back. Make three to four of those shows Marvel or Star Wars, and fill out the rest with IP swings like Percy Jackson, Goosebumps or something like National Treasure. And make YA-skewing shows like Coven Academy to fill out the schedule. Disney, you can get this porridge just right, er, make the right number of shows. Quick Notes on TV Netflix’s sophomore, er, junior, er, senior season slump abated very, very slightly this week. I speak of The Diplomat, which returned for its fourth season on 15-Oct. Credit where credit is due, this show debuted in April of 2023, and has put out new seasons every year since. Has that helped the viewership? Not really. This season opened to 16.4 million hours, which is down significantly from the first season (21.7 million hours) and down somewhat from the second season (18.0 million hours), but it is up from last year’s 14.2 million hours opening. On Samba TV, it opened to third place; that’s also very good. On Luminate, it opened to 25.0 million hours, which is good, but over thirty million hours is a hit on that platform. Netflix wisely renewed it, since it’s steady and, frankly, Netflix needs hits.1 Paramount+ put out Tulsa King’s fourth season on a Friday. After putting out most of their big, usually-Taylor Sheridan-scripted shows out on Sundays last year, they’ve clearly moved to Fridays going forward. Was this a thought-out strategic change, Netflix mimicry, or a data-inspired move? Tough to say. Fridays are crowded with new movies, but so are Sundays with new shows. Anyways, this one is coming out weekly, and we haven’t seen it hit the Nielsen or Luminate charts yet. But it did make Samba TV at fifth place, which is a good opening. Still, if this doesn’t make Luminate or Nielsen next week, I’d call it a disappointment. Netflix had two unscripted shows hit the charts this week, one a docu-series and one a reality competition show. Tyson is a four-episode docu-series about one of boxing’s most popular fighters, and it made both the Samba TV and Luminate charts, but not Nielsen. That’s a solid run for only four episodes (assuming it didn’t cost an arm and a leg to produce). Netflix’s latest season of Love Is Blind also returned for its eleventh season, which opened to 10.0 million hours, down from previous seasons. It also had 11.0 million hours according to Luminate, roughly in line with the Nielsen numbers. Last issue, I analyzed the triple successes of Below, Carrie and Crystal Lake, noting that all three have done well. I mostly used Nielsen, but all three shows also made Samba TV (see above). Crystal Lake in particular did very well on Luminate, getting 35.0 million hours, top for Peacock among first seasons: The top “show” of the week would have been Thursday Night Football again, at 41.7 million hours. This is still above last year’s game, but it continues the season’s overall downward trend, which happens every year. (Though a big week is coming, based on the news stories I’ve seen.) As I said before, I’ll do a deeper dive on all the October games later this month, with comparisons to previous years. One company is quietly on a roll, when you consider the shows it makes and streams. I speak of Skydance—a point Variety made—noting that it produces Neagley and Reacher for Amazon, along with Paramount+’s Lioness, which means it produced three of the top four shows of September according to Nielsen. By the way, Neagley fell off the Nielsen charts after four weeks, which is a pinch short for how well it started, but it’s still a huge success. (Interestingly, it finished just 7.3 million hours ahead of the cancelled Ride or Die.) 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Phantom Blade Zero was always going to be a hit. We’ve been banging on about it for months now. Well, the results are in, and Phantom Blade Zero has indeed been a hit. Yesterday, S-Game reported that Phantom Blade Zero has sold 4M copies. As of this morning, our estimates show that Phantom Blade Zero has generated $223M via 4.3M copies sold across Steam (3.1M) and PlayStation (1.2M). This instantly makes Phantom Blade Zero this year’s #10 new 2026 game by premium revenue across Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation – and without an Xbox release to boot. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Combined, China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong account for 55% of Phantom Blade Zero’s copies sold – 56% of copies on Steam and 50% on PlayStation. But revenue is slightly different. Phantom Blade Zero actually made more revenue outside of China However, due to regional pricing, China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong account for a lower share of revenue, 45%. The three countries account for 40% of Phantom Blade Zero’s revenue on PlayStation, and 47% on Steam. This is due to regional pricing, which you can easily check in our platform: Using the $59.99 USD base price as a starting point, we can see that Phantom Blade Zero costs the equivalent of $40.31 in China (-32.8% of the US price) and $41.80 in Hong Kong (-30.3%). So while Chinese culture is at the heart of Phantom Blade Zero (in terms of theme and player base), it’s actually making more money in non-China markets. In fact, markets outside of China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan account for $123M in Phantom Blade Zero revenues via 2M copies. Even when we remove revenues from these markets from the analysis, Phantom Blade Zero remains a top 20 new 2026 title by revenue across Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe In other words, Phantom Blade Zero is a global hit. It’s not all China – or even majority China, when it comes to revenues. The China spring board helped, but a successful State of Play and – more importantly – positive reviews helped this one land in other markets. Quality sells. China was hyped from the start, but Western players needed more convincing As we wrote back in August, China was always going to show up early for Phantom Blade Zero. Our daily Steam revenue data shows just that, and we can see when S-Game’s banging RPG won over players outside of China: On the day Phantom Blade Zero’s Steam pre-order button went live in mid-August, China accounted for nearly 70% of Phantom Blade Zero’s Steam revenue. The shares hovered around 68% throughout August. This is the hometown-hero effect we’ve covered in the past, with the home market committing first – almost sight unseen – on national pride and a lush-looking trailer alone. Then things get even more interesting. Following the State of Play on August 18, US daily revenue more than doubled (from $72K to $146K), China’s daily take nearly quadrupled ($237K to $892K), and the rest of the world’s revenues also more than doubled. As China spiked so much harder than the others, its share of revenue hardly moved, holding at around 68%. So the by-all-counts-awesome State of Play got non-China markets and the West interested (you can see daily spend jump), but it didn’t move the needle for overall revenue shares. Positive reviews were the Western tipping point. US daily revenue went from $106K on October 25 to $230K when the embargo lifted on the 26th, to $463K on the 27th, to $899K on the 28th. So nearly 8.5x more revenue in four days, boosted by the positive reviews and subsequent word of mouth. When Phantom Blade Zero launched on the 29th, things hit critical mass. On launch day, the US and the rest of the world combined out-earned China for the first time in Phantom Blade Zero’s whole pre-order history. You can see this unfolding pretty nicely in the revenue shifting shares, too. China’s lifetime revenue share sat at 68% in August and was still 65% as late as October 25th, but it dropped to 45% by November 2. Over that same period, the US nearly doubled its share from 10% to 18%, and the rest of the world climbed from 25% to 38%. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe That’s not to say that China sold less – far from it. The West and non-China markets just showed up later, won over by the reviews and word of mouth. However you look at it, Phantom Blade Zero has become one of this year’s highest-grossing premium games. Daily volume seems to be decelerating a bit (which is natural), so subscribe below for more updates on performance. Speaking of performance and deceleration… Gran Turismo 7 is one of PlayStation’s biggest earners While games like Ghost of Yotei, Helldivers 2, Astro Bot, Wolverine (2.7M now, by the way), and even Marathon and Saros tend to get all the headlines (we hold our hand up there, too!), there’s one PlayStation game from the past five years that’s earned more than all of these games: and it’s one that’s rarely talked about in enthusiast circles. Gran Turismo 7, which launched in March 2022, has sold 12.7M copies. This amounts to $840M in revenue, second only to Spider-Man 2’s $1.3B – if we’re talking PlayStation first-party for this generation. Gran Turismo 7 still brings in around 3M players every month (and between 400K and 700K active players per day). It’s also an evergreen seller every year. For example, Gran Turismo 7 generated: $189.7M in 2023 via 2.9M copies $161.3M in 2024 via 2.7M copies $119.1M in 2025 via 1.7M copies This year, Gran Turismo 7 has already sold 1.3M copies, generating $74.7M And there’s more laps to come Every December is comfortably GT7’s biggest month of the year (except launch), and the gap is widening there. December generated 2.1x a normal month in 2023, and by 2025 that had grown to 2.8x. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe As the typical months cool off with age, Christmas always holds strong, so the holiday period is becoming a bigger slice of Gran Turismo 7 yearly revenue. For Gran Turismo 7, the week around Christmas does 3x to 5x a typical week – three years running: Christmas week 2023: $14.7M (4.6x the year’s median week) Christmas week 2024: $9.3M (3.3x) Christmas week 2025: $8.5M (4.6x) These Christmas peaks happened at the full $59.99 (Gran Turismo 7 wasn’t discounted at all in December 2023 or December 2025). And although there was a discount late in December 2024, GT7’s peak week that year still happened at full price. You can really see why PlayStation hasn’t added this one to PlayStation Plus, eh? Say it after me: Subscriptions cannibalise premium revenue! On that note… Let’s take a quick look at how Gran Turismo 7 is doing versus its nearest competitor, Xbox console exclusive and long-running sim racer Forza Motorsport (released in 2023 as a reboot for the franchise, about 19 months after GT7). Forza Motorsport has sold around 1.3M copies across Xbox (75.4% for Xbox console and PC) and Steam (24.6%), grossing $89.9M across those platforms. Launch aligned, and on just PlayStation, Gran Turismo 7 had sold 10.2M copies, generating $676.1M, by that point. In other words, Gran Turismo 7 has sold the same number of copies this year as Forza Motorsport has sold since launch. When all is said and done, Gran Turismo 7’s 2026 revenues will have lapped Motorsport’s lifetime, too. It’s worth noting that Forza Motorsport was not released on last-gen consoles, and under a quarter of Gran Turismo 7’s revenue has come from PS4 consoles. Critically, Forza Motorsport is also on Game Pass, where nearly 7M players have accessed it. Meanwhile, the Forza Horizon series has been performing incredibly in terms of revenue. This year’s Forza Horizon 6 has generated $583.7M across Xbox and Steam despite Game Pass cannibalisation, and last year’s Forza Horizon 5 PlayStation port has generated $383.5M on PS5 alone. So two questions, then: How well is Forza Horizon 6 going to do when it launches on PS5 in January? 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